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Suggested day hike ratings would fall into the following levels:
Suggested day hike ratings would fall into the following levels:


Easy: Up to 5 miles and less than 1000 ft total elevation change. Suitable for beginning hikers.
'''Easy''': Up to 5 miles and less than 1000 ft total elevation change. Suitable for beginning hikers.


Medium: Between 5 to 10 miles with possible total elevation change in the 1000-1800 ft range.  Good for an experienced hiker
'''Medium''': Between 5 to 10 miles with possible total elevation change in the 1000-1800 ft range.  Good for an experienced hiker


Hard: Over 10 miles with elevation change of 1800-2500 ft.  Only for the experienced hiker in excellent condition.
'''Hard''': Over 10 miles with elevation change of 1800-2500 ft.  Only for the experienced hiker in excellent condition.


Subjective (up or down) to other factors as ongoing trail condition, water crossings, and hiking speed.
Subjective (up or down) to other factors as ongoing trail condition, water crossings, and hiking speed.

Latest revision as of 06:05, 29 September 2011

Suggested day hike ratings would fall into the following levels:

Easy: Up to 5 miles and less than 1000 ft total elevation change. Suitable for beginning hikers.

Medium: Between 5 to 10 miles with possible total elevation change in the 1000-1800 ft range. Good for an experienced hiker

Hard: Over 10 miles with elevation change of 1800-2500 ft. Only for the experienced hiker in excellent condition.

Subjective (up or down) to other factors as ongoing trail condition, water crossings, and hiking speed.